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In legal terms, a contract is any agreement between parties to exchange things of value, such as goods and services for cash. A simple handshake agreement is legally binding, but its terms are not always provable if a dispute arises. However, you don't necessarily need pages upon pages of legalese. A basic contract agreement often works best for a simple business transaction.

Describe the payment terms for the transaction, including the total amount for the service, how much and when the deposit is due and how much and when the final payment is due. Spell out a time line or milestones. Include specific dates for the delivery of parts of the service or the final deadline for the service to be complete.